tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73211136580682788102024-02-07T21:36:28.870-08:00An Inspired SpaceKaty @ An Inspired Spacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00536096673104717892noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321113658068278810.post-14513027855262259052011-11-15T19:10:00.000-08:002011-11-15T19:32:06.095-08:00Falling for FallFall haas finally arrived in NorCal....oh we've had cool weather here and there and bits of rain. The reason I know the season is finally upon us is the UGG factor. I measure the season by how long I can wear my UGG boots (<i>well in reality Costco's Kirkland Shearling Boots</i>) without my feet getting too hot. The last couple of days I've been able to wear them for most of the day only taking them off in the afternoon to cool my feet when the sun was warm. When winter is here I will be able to wear them all day - the UGG factor.<br />
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This is my favorite time of year! I want to have a fire every night and cook tummy warming foods and bake all day. Of course that's not quite my reality....<br />
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So I've had the house decorated since the day after Halloween, but I've been so busy on a few other projects I haven't had time to share.<br />
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Let's start with a bit of outdoor decor. (I see this on my way out and back in every day). You can find the info on the buffet <a href="http://aninspiredspace.blogspot.com/2011/08/french-inspired-outdoor-buffet.html">here</a>.<br />
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Still using my summer candle sticks, but somehow they work with the white pumpkins.<br />
(<i>This is a weird shelf we have on the way upstairs and if I don't have it decorated, it just gets piled with junk...confession - it sill gets piled, in fact I threw all the stuff on the floor so I could take the picture...just keeping it real</i>)<br />
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Found this milk glass vase at a consignment shop for $10.<br />
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$7 Ikea throw adds some warmth and glow.<br />
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</div>Anyone noticing a trend with my decor...it's pretty much all natural. I still have a tub in the garage that I never opened with ceramic pumpkins and other odds and ends. I love the simplicity of the pumpkins and twigs.<br />
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If only I had a few more weeks to enjoy before it's time to decorate for Christmas....I better start earlier next year.<br />
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Linking up here<br />
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<a href="http://abowlfulloflemons.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Bowl Full of Lemons</a><br />
<a href="http://www.reasonstoskipthehousework.com/2011/03/tuesday-time-out-link-up-party.html#.TsMuFRw0j_E" target="_blank">Reasons to Skip the Housework</a>Katy @ An Inspired Spacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00536096673104717892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321113658068278810.post-18963232232637482092011-10-28T15:05:00.000-07:002011-10-28T15:05:42.294-07:00Fantastically Frightful Friday<div style="text-align: left;">..say that 10 times fast.</div><br />
Halloween is almost upon us, and I feel this year our family has been able to really enjoy the ghoulish decor. We've been to a couple parties, we decorated early and we are baking!<br />
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It's almost time to take the decorations down, but before I do...here are a few of my favorites....<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I definitely have a thing for skulls.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Katy @ An Inspired Spacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00536096673104717892noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321113658068278810.post-34170753620484140502011-10-18T10:48:00.000-07:002011-10-18T10:48:58.392-07:00Bringing Nature In Through PhotographyI've been shaking things up at Chez Milton. Some rooms are getting completely redone, others just reconfigured and a few, just new touches here and there. I don't have an endless decorating budget (sad face) so I am always looking for inexpensive ways to freshen up a space.<div><br />
</div><div>In the last couple of weeks, I have been to a couple local farms, a road trip and a short adventure trip to Seattle. When I finally downloaded all of my pictures, I noticed a trend in what I have been photographing.....nature - or more specifically, flowers and food!</div><div><br />
</div><div>I'm thinking these would be great in a kitchen.</div><div><br />
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</div><div>And these for a great autumnal display. The pumpkin pictures could be printed to make great name tags for Thanksgiving....or how about adding a few pictures to your mantle.</div><div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've been on the hunt for some artwork with bright green for my office redo. I came across these flowers at a gourmet market in Seattle. Stay tuned for the office update with a few of these on the wall. (I actually snapped these with my phone... <i>(gasp)</i> I didn't have my camera in hand!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">All of these beauts were photographed at the farmer's market in Seattle. I've been using a macro style lately and I love the effect. You get to see all of the intricate details up close and you have the opportunity to capture interesting angles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Katy @ An Inspired Spacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00536096673104717892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321113658068278810.post-86666165620473925082011-10-12T14:31:00.000-07:002011-10-12T14:31:57.520-07:00Gothic Black FlowersI know Halloween is all about the ghouls, goblins, spooky and scary, but I have to bring in a touch of simple elegance....oh and did I mention, cheap. So that's <i>cheap</i>, simple elegance.<br />
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I popped into the local dollar store and bought faux (sounds so much better than fake) flowers. The best part is there are 5, count then 5 flowers on each stem! <br />
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I sprayed them with Rust-oleum satin black<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">oh and this was one of the fastest projects to date...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So that's cheap, quick, simple and elegant all of about $3.</div>Katy @ An Inspired Spacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00536096673104717892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321113658068278810.post-81295094029251816772011-10-04T07:56:00.000-07:002011-10-04T07:59:24.551-07:00Pumpkin TopiaryI have been wanting to make a Fall topiary for years. I always thought of them just as a Fall decoration and never wanted to go to the effort for just a couple weeks. This year I decided to do a combo Halloween and Fall topiary......<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had a garden urn that I sprayed black and I used an iron stake to hold the pumpkins (faux pumpkins). I did put some rocks in the bottom to stabilize it as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I added this vase/candle holder and stuffed some plastic bags in the hole to hold it better. I made stencils on plain paper and filled the letters in with a sharpie. A little spanish moss and viola' Halloween topiary!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Our first of many projects this year was super easy! Spider web luminaries, made from what else....placemats!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We simply hot glued them to these glass cylinders from a <a href="http://aninspiredspace.blogspot.com/2011/06/placemat-palooza.html">summer project</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">...and instant creepy Halloween luminaries. Trust me they are much creepier at night with the candles lit...I just forgot to take a picture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The lil guys in the front are from last year. I bought web ribbon at the Dollar Store, hot glued it and the googly eyes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Katy @ An Inspired Spacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00536096673104717892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321113658068278810.post-91868066021347379382011-09-27T14:27:00.000-07:002011-09-27T14:27:40.000-07:00Vintage Frame Magnet Board<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Greeetings! I have been beyond busy with our kitchen/family room make-over (<em>reveal coming soon</em>) as well as all of my other projects. Here is just a quick one. I have a thing for frames, especially, vintage ones. As I've been going to room to room I've been collecting all of my unused/no longer being used frames and let me tell you...I never need to buy another frame! <br />
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I painted it using my fav Rust-oleum gloss black and then cut a sheet of galvanized tin to fit inside. For a little extra something I added the crown decal. <br />
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</div>Katy @ An Inspired Spacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00536096673104717892noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321113658068278810.post-18674301861679210902011-09-08T20:30:00.000-07:002011-09-08T20:30:53.774-07:0070's Trash to Guest Room ChicI don't know where the time goes...I bought this piece for $50 from a local thrift store back in April and just finished it in the last couple days! It took me forever to finish the last details, but I think it was worth the wait (<i>well that's how I'm justifying my procrastination</i>)<br />
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I painted the inside of the drawers Martha Stewart Cobblestone (<i>left over from an earlier project</i>)<br />
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I removed the glass panels and sprayed with Rust-oleum Glossy Black (oh how I love spray paint!)<br />
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</div>Katy @ An Inspired Spacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00536096673104717892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321113658068278810.post-19585360304100143772011-08-29T16:40:00.000-07:002011-09-01T13:08:00.305-07:00French Inspired Outdoor BuffetHello! We had a fabulous summer filled with travel, fun and of course DIY projects. I enjoyed my break but am so happy to be back in Blog Land!<br />
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What better way to jump in than with a trash to treasure.....<br />
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Last week while dropping off a bunch of stuff at my local Goodwill, I popped in and look what I found...the perfect cabinet (<i>beautiful outdoor buffet in waiting</i>).<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">even better was the price...$12.99. Originally marked for $16.99 - how could I afford not to buy it (<i>my hubby hates that logic!</i>)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Nothing a little elbow grease couldn't fix. I knew I wanted to try glazing this - so many of you are doing it and I really wanted to give it a try. I used Behr cool mist in flat exterior. The Minwax Old Oak. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love it! Is it possible to be in love with a piece of furniture....well I am.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Katy @ An Inspired Spacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00536096673104717892noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321113658068278810.post-87015584620641514362011-07-08T11:00:00.000-07:002011-07-08T11:00:03.632-07:00Fourth of July Decor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">O.K. So I am a day late (well several days late and a dollar short) I'm on vacation and was having some issues trying to post using my iPad. I'm borrowing my brother's computer for now. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've never really decorated much for the 4th, but this year my daughter really wanted to so I tried to come up with some inexpensive and quick projects for us. I love to create things that we can use over and over each year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">First up...a couple of table cloths. Both are made using drop cloths from Lowe's. Very helpful assistant. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I used fabric paint on this one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was running short on time so decided to just spray paint this one...and I taped the star design instead of drawing with a pencil...so much faster!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFTyfjkxx0WqiJe9Gyib2AmiQ9u-QIn2C5F_wNzLQKHSzz9xi8QHTU5oRmNn6EO79mQ-SIM-pardqTCUkDM6vWJcupI6ssRUKzPnKZYR0j8OGd0FMnFke_WnqrC1JP5mFlyy80daNLKI4/s1600/DSC_0022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFTyfjkxx0WqiJe9Gyib2AmiQ9u-QIn2C5F_wNzLQKHSzz9xi8QHTU5oRmNn6EO79mQ-SIM-pardqTCUkDM6vWJcupI6ssRUKzPnKZYR0j8OGd0FMnFke_WnqrC1JP5mFlyy80daNLKI4/s320/DSC_0022.JPG" width="212" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now on to the reaming decor...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Last week I showed you my gallery wall. Part of my plan included a silhouette of my daughter. I've been wanting to create one forever and this wall seemed the ideal place to hang it. As I've mentioned before I have a ridiculous amount of scrapbook paper for someone who doesn't scrap. So this project was perfect to use some of that paper.<br />
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Here is what I started with<br />
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Probably one of my easiest and quickest projects. Love the immediate gratification.<br />
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I printed the profile picture of my daughter then simply traced the outline onto the paper and cut out the shape.<br />
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We spend most of our time in our family room but still the blank space drove me nuts. I was very determined to hang something other than a big picture with something flanking either side. I really wanted it to capture people's attention and make them linger a bit over it....<br />
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Then a light bulb went off....after seeing all of these fabulous gallery walls around I thought...uh duh...you have a huge blank wall! So off I went to plan the wall. I went through all of my stuff...places that I haven't looked in a while including the garage and I had all but a couple items.<br />
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I taped out the size (It's about 6.5 feet high and 8 feet wide)<br />
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I took a picture because I knew I would be working on this over severl days (<em>in truth it was months)</em><br />
Some things reamined and some changes as I started hanging on the wall...<br />
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I started with the top row and worked my way down the sides and then the center and the bottom last.<br />
<em>(you can see the picture layout taped to the wall)</em><br />
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In truth the bottome left corner is temporary. I have something in mind but am having a bit of a challenge fulfilling it.<br />
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A view looking down - hard to believe I lived with a blank wall for so long!<br />
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My daughter's art work from pre-school (point for mom for framing and putting on the wall!)<br />
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I typed the lyrics to our wedding song and uploaded the image to Costco to have it printed on canvas.<br />
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There are all kinds of "must-haves" for the season. Here is just a sampling of what caught my eye for summer....<br />
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Lovely items from <a href="http://www.costplus.com/">Cost Plus</a>.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Decorative bird cage from <a href="http://www.crateandbarel.com/">Crate and Barrel</a> - the thing is, I already have a similar one that I have had for several years only I don't know what to do with it. How <em>exactly</em> do you decorate with a bird cage?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And outdoor chess set from <a href="http://www.costplus.com/">Cost Plus</a>... I have a perfectly good chess set collecting dust, why can't I take that one outside and let it collect dust out there?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Love these pillows from <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/">Pottery Barn</a>...but honestly, how many pillows can one person have? Do people have closets where they stash all of their seasonal pillows....hmm I think I might be on to something there!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDWUK8Ti52ZRPs6LnqaAUAD1yeHF2SKNELTOrDupeRpk6u8DpwVpt2sgamZVP9wf8Z2Oy0ym-7DFPOr9qBQQUx4x9nwC-PdHTuwCKwczBrGgCr6PPwzw26V2BaqCd_8_UEZKcGYrPAZjc/s1600/potterybarn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="286px" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDWUK8Ti52ZRPs6LnqaAUAD1yeHF2SKNELTOrDupeRpk6u8DpwVpt2sgamZVP9wf8Z2Oy0ym-7DFPOr9qBQQUx4x9nwC-PdHTuwCKwczBrGgCr6PPwzw26V2BaqCd_8_UEZKcGYrPAZjc/s320/potterybarn.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And finally, more lanterns....at last count I think I have 11 or 12 lanterns, and I am not even using most of them...I really do love these ones from Zgallerie and you may remember I made some that were inspiried by these (posted <a href="http://aninspiredspace.blogspot.com/2011/06/placemat-palooza.html">here</a>) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Let me know if you have ever heard of this condition and if there is a cure. Fall is right around the corner and all the new items will be out before we know it....stay tuned for Fall Seasonal Purchase Disorder confession.Katy @ An Inspired Spacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00536096673104717892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321113658068278810.post-60600900532469763562011-06-15T11:18:00.000-07:002011-06-15T11:21:00.188-07:00End of Year Teacher Gifts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's that time of year...you know where you are scambling to come up with an idea for a gift for the teacher. One that is thoughtful and will say thank you for all that you have done for my child and basically teaching the kiddos everyday without running screaming from the classroom. <em>Shout out Mrs. W!</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am not a scrapper but for some reason I'm a sucker for deals on scrapbook supplies - I have loads of paper, and I mean loads! I have every intention of making my daughter a baby book (before she is 10) and I do use it for picture mats and cards. But seriously I think I could open my own store. I was more than happy to be able to use it for this project. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>You can see that it's a little off kilter, I wanted to fix it but my daughter made me promise that she could make it all on her own...times 3! She made one for the class helper and the computer teacher. <br />
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I am addicted to containers and well with picnics, you get to use lots of containers! I keep a basket stocked with the basic supplies and always have a cute blanket on hand. I have a couple of baskets, but this is my favorite because it holds alot and I always bring the hamper/cooler.<br />
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Dont's forget the libations...<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjbJ-9YkEH-Cz1io9FHZgvU4vsVHEyXrXJIIMInTqc5HVsVVgSzdIdWZ4aQg6qGd4oCRKbIS2xPKj4jj-GHacvysLYXfPwc8tGreKEZJXI6BjRfWJugMrr0oVW73HMFoNVSxQf_3DT6zk/s1600/DSC_0324.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjbJ-9YkEH-Cz1io9FHZgvU4vsVHEyXrXJIIMInTqc5HVsVVgSzdIdWZ4aQg6qGd4oCRKbIS2xPKj4jj-GHacvysLYXfPwc8tGreKEZJXI6BjRfWJugMrr0oVW73HMFoNVSxQf_3DT6zk/s320/DSC_0324.JPG" t8="true" width="320px" /></a></div>This summer we are planning a few special picnics. Our town shows movies in the park so we will picnic at a few of those and we will be picnicing in the great outdoors on our upcoming roadtip in July. In addition we will throw in the backyard, park and beach along the way.<br />
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It'a always fun to have an impromptu picnic along the way!<br />
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Do you have a favorite spot to picnic?<br />
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Here is a before of our seating spot by the firepit....pretty bland and boring<br />
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the picture is terrible because I forgot to take it this morning and ran out in the worst light possible. The <em>art</em> on the wall I posted about <a href="http://aninspiredspace.blogspot.com/2011/06/garden-art.html">here</a>. <br />
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Do you recognize the fern pillows??? They are from<a href="http://aninspiredspace.blogspot.com/2011/05/pillows-pillows-and-placemats.html"> here</a> and the green ones in the back are placemats too! I swear I truly never will look at placemats the same way ever again!!!!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And the pots and plant stands I've had forever - I think I got them from a garage sale or thirift store. They looked terrible...oh and avert your eyes from the deck in need of staining and the ugly paint on the railing (like I said lots to do!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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A few cans of my favorite Rust-oleum in aqua and keylime and black satin and ta-da color!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The last time I was here I bought this lovely cabinet for $60 at a thrift store. It reminded me so much of one that I've had my eye on in the Ballard Designs Catalog. We were in need of a cabinet to hold the t.v. components and I knew this would be perfect!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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When I showed my husband, he said "Call June Cleaver and tell her to take her cabinet back".... <br />
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I really like the diamond grate and as much as I hate taking the time to prep I knew there was no other way.<br />
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I decided to wallpaper the back for that little something extra. I knew most people would never see it but I would know. Kinda like wearing really pretty lingerie....<br />
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I fell in love with this Allen + Roth wallpaper from Lowe's. More of this wallpaper to come later...like I said I love it!<br />
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Measure twice...cut once<br />
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Don't you think it gives it that little something???<br />
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I didn't notice the lid wasn't on the basket until just now and of course I can't fix it....my little OCD self with have to live with the not picture-perfect picture<br />
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Here is one side... please ignore the deck in need of staining - I'm hoping to put in flagstone this summer!<br />
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I primed and painted a 24 x 36 piece of MDF.<br />
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And my daughter and I stuck these beauts on..<br />
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Viola! (because this will be outside I sealed with a matte non-yellowing sealer.)<br />
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By the time I drove home, I knew exactly what to do with them. I had 3 glass cylinder vases and thought by adding the placemats I would get the look for less.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I painted it and lined the tray with the last placemat. I keep this tucked behind the chair and pull it out for company. It gives them a great place to set a drink and some munchies without having to lean forward to reach the ottoman.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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I've had these candle holders forever and just didn't have a place in the house for them anymore. During a recent visit my gf and I played a game of use it or lose it and these were in the pile for me to use...if only I could find a place for them in the next 3 months...well that was only about 2 months ago so I'm way ahead of schedule. I'm thinking that the extra month will be like rollover minutes and I can apply it to another project!<br />
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Today was rainy...hello? it's May in California...we don't usually get rain in May. Because of the rain I was forced to start a few of my indoor projects. More to come on those shortly.<br />
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I've been looking for lighting solutions for the cabana for a while. A few weeks ago while hitting a local thrift store, I came across this lantern. It was meant for a candle, but I knew I could figure out a way to actually light it. Not only is the scale perfect, I fell in love with the color - weathered and warm.<br />
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I took a hole saw bit saw and drilled a hole through the top and then filled it with a strand of white twinkle lights. The twinkle lights were our previous light source. I love the soft glow they cast.<br />
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I had a weekend of guests and I was so excited to being our alfresco season. Unfortunately it was too chilly to eat dinner outside. I decided to leave the table set with linens and I have been enjoying morning coffee and lunch. I should probably feel a little guilty, but I've come up with two very good reasons to justify this; <br />
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2. I've been exercising the puppy<br />
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Great tabletop ideas <a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/">A Stroll Thru Life</a><br />
Need a reason? <a href="http://www.reasonstoskipthehousework.blogspot.com/">Reasons to skip the housework</a>Katy @ An Inspired Spacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00536096673104717892noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321113658068278810.post-89250858608640326702011-05-23T20:47:00.000-07:002011-05-25T19:23:14.099-07:00Thriftacular!Saying I got a good deal at the thrift store just doesn't seem to convey my excitement. As anyone who thrifts knows, you just never know what you are going to find, and sometimes go home empty handed. Recently I was visiting my family in Santa Barbara and decided to hit the local thrift stores. Wow! I will make it a point to do that every time I am in town...talk about some great stuff! I have a few projects to post, but I think this one is one of the best deals. <br />
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I found these Pottery Barn Crown Molding Shelves under a pile of stuff. I almost passed right by. I knew I had to have them, not because I needed them, but because the price was so fab. They were marked $14.99 but everything was 50% off. A Steal! They retail for $75 each at PB.<br />
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I must confess, I bought them even though I had no idea what I where I was going to put them. With all the purging I've been doing, I promised myself I wouldn't buy anything unless I had a specific need....<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can see in the photo that they were a little beaten up - nothing a can of Rust-oleum Heirloom White couldn't fix.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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I hopped over to <a href="http://www.houeofhepworths.com/">House of Hepworths</a> - this woman will not disappoint. She is always working on something fabulous. On this particular day I was looking to do <i>something; </i>but the<i> something </i>couldn't require a lot of time or money. Allison blogged about turning placemats into pillows - brilliant! How is it I never thought of it?!!! I've turned napkins into pillows and in all honesty I have about 10 that are waiting to be sewn. But placemats??? Could it really be that simple? In a word YES! I think this may be one of my new addictions for a quickie project to get that <i>"</i>fix."<br />
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I popped into Cost Plus while running errands and found some really cute placemats for $2.99. I would have to dig in the remnants bin for a while to find such a deal. So I purchased 5 and then off to Michael's for filler.<br />
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That night after my daughter was tucked in I sat on the couch with...you guessed it my glass of wine turned on my DVR and 30 minutes later I had 5 new super cute outdoor pillows!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next I just took small handfuls of filler and stuffed it in, smoothing as I stuffed. I used 1 bag for all 5 pillows. Once they were stuffed, I just whipstitched it. If I were not so lazy, I could have used my sewing machine for a more professional repair...but like I said I was/am lazy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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